Field Gulls
On a recent HawksZone Rundown podcast with Bryce Coutts and Ryan MacMillan, we welcomed Seahawks insider, Pro Football Writers Association member, Real Hawk Talk contributor, Our Turf Football podcaster, and former Field Gulls Podcast co-host Dayna O’Gorman to unpack Seattle’s 2025 training camp as the team heads into the home stretch of preseason.
The trio tackled pressing storylines, offering fans a glimpse into the Seahawks’ season prep. The discussion opened with the quarterback group, where Dayna lauded the starter’s command and precision in camp. She also noted Drew Lock’s strides and Jalen Milroe’s upside, sparking talk about whether Sam Darnold can sustain his elite play from last season. The offensive line battles were next, with Dayna pointing to ongoing competitions for starting roles and the need for unity in the new coordinator’s run-heavy scheme.
Rookies took center stage, with several young players impressing. Dayna highlighted a rookie tight end’s potential to contribute significantly after a veteran’s exit. Defensively, she praised the front’s physicality, bolstered by new additions and young talent, suggesting the unit could thrive under the head coach’s system. Dayna flagged key players to watch, including starters and roster hopefuls at running back and receiver for the rest of Seahawks preseason.
(Note: This was recorded before the Kansas City Chiefs game)
For one of the main topics, we asked how she’d view a playoff miss without major injuries. Dayna said it could still signal progress if development continues. But also stated if the Hawks miss the playoffs with the Niners and Rams taking steps back it would drastically change her view of the season.
“How I would view that season would completely depend on what happens with San Francisco and LA,” Dayna said. “If LA has Matt Stafford, which I don’t think they’re going to, but if they have Matt Stafford and every single player manages to stay on the field and they have a crazed year, that doesn’t make me so mad at Seattle, right?
“Same with San Francisco. I don’t know how it’s going to happen. Their injury list—it takes three scrolls to get through when you’re looking at their injuries. I mean, it’s just like they’re a mess right now. An absolute mess. But if everything worked out on paper and the players they have play above their talent level and to where they need to be, you have those two possible powerhouse teams. Seattle still manages to win nine games, but they miss the playoffs. I’m not really mad at that because you this division can be, and used to be, the hardest division in football. And so I think that that’s my caveat a little bit with that.
“However, Stafford’s not around. San Francisco is San Franciscoing and Seattle still doesn’t manage to do it, that changes my thought process on it completely without a major injury, because I think that that shows whatever they’re trying to do, I’m assuming on offense—I’m not trying to be disrespectful, but the...
